Flexibles

Sustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging - plastics vs paper

What role can packaging play in the reduction of carbon footprints?

Against a backdrop of rising greenhouse gas emissions and extraordinarily high levels of food waste, what role can packaging play

Researchers develop degradable film that uses light to self-sterilise against viruses

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a degradable plastic film with a self-sterilising coating that can kill

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper and SN Maschinenbau collaborate on machine solution for barrier papers

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper and SN Maschinenbau have collaborated on a solution that allows the former’s recyclable, water-coated barrier

Coveris previews new packaging solutions targeting enhanced performance and recyclability

Coveris will introduce a new range of plastic- and paper-based solutions, including wash-off labels and transportation films with

Veolia launches collection and recycling scheme for LDPE garden product bags

Veolia will collaborate with garden product brand Miracle-Gro and Dobbies Garden Centres to collect low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags

KP Snacks unveils 25% plastic packaging reduction for crisps brand

KP Snacks has announced a 25% reduction in flexible plastic packaging across its premium crisps brand Tyrrells, a move it

Consortium explores nanomaterial solution for film barrier properties

The HiBarFilm2 Consortium, a project funded by Innovate UK, is aiming to develop a mono-material film that offers the

Constantia Flexibles acquires recyclable flexible plastic packaging company

Constantia Flexibles has acquired FFP Packaging Solutions in a move that will see it gain its first consumer plant in

TIPA and Aquapak collaboration aims to develop new compostable film solutions

A new collaboration will see TIPA incorporate Aquapak’s water-soluble polymer technology with the aim of delivering high-barrier

Iceland and Parkside collaborate on recyclable paper pouch for frozen seafood range

Iceland has partnered with Parkside to replace the LDPE bag for its frozen seafood range with a recyclable paper pouch,

Finalist interview: Sealed Air’s shrink film made from 30% PCR

Late last year, Sealed Air launched a food-grade shrink film made from 30% post-consumer recycled flexible packaging, using